printed cotton sweatshirt ACNE STUDIOS mohair pullover GANNI sunglasses ACNE STUDIOS patent lilac boots TOPSHOP wide leg trousers MANGO sneakers NEW BALANCE rib knit sweater & OTHER STORIES
According to the Pantone Color Institute, Ultra Violet is the color of the year. As is evident from its name, Ultra Violet is a blue-based purple that leads us back to science and futuristic worlds. Among my passions and curiosities, the universe occupies one of the first places; I could spend hours thinking about what is there beyond the atmosphere and I would jump right away on a spaceship to find out.
Since it is a cosmic color, I find extremely interesting the explaination that PCI gives to this color:
“Complex and contemplative, Ultra Violet suggests the mysteries of the cosmos, the intrigue of what lies ahead, and the discoveries beyond where we are now. The vast and limitless night sky is symbolic of what is possible and continues to inspire the desire to pursue a world beyond our own.”
But, returning instead to our small concrete world, I wanted to talk with you about one of the shades of purple that will be seen everywhere in shops and on the streets this spring/summer: lilac. Right next to all the other pastel shades, lilac is the color of the year. Lilac is modern and sophisticated yet it can become bolder by pairing it with patent leather or black leather trousers and skirts or with a total denim look. So lilac gives options and I love options. Each day you can choose who you want to be, depending on how you style it.
In conclusion I can’t end this article without giving credits to the beautiful Ganni jumper I would wear right now and always. But also the & Other Stories knit is pretty cool and soft (and a more affordable version).
Lilac is such an amazing color! As soon as I saw it was becoming a trend, I was extremely excited. Every item you talked about is beautiful, for me especially the Ganni pullover and the patent lilac boots. Can’t wait to buy something in this shade!
Also, I loved the PCI description of Ultra Violet. It really makes you want to jump on a spaceship and see the wonders of the cosmos.
Thank you 🙂 it was fun reading a bit more about ultra violet and what it is about! I’m still here waiting for the moment where humanity will finally be able to go up there. Let’s keep hoping haha 😉
Such a cool mood-board! We should all embrace this bold-colors trend, I would wear the sunglasses you choose today… even if the weather keeps acting not in the best way! Maybe it’ll work as a reminder that spring has to show up real soon!!
Thank you for your comment! Acne Studios has clearly the coolest accessories and those sunglasses are amazing! Let’s hope spring will show up soon, so soon!
xx